subtribe
/ˈsʌbˌtrʌɪb/noun
1A subdivision of a tribe.
2 Biology. A taxonomic category ranking below tribe and above genus; a group of this rank.
- The standard termination for a subtribe name is now -ina (in animals) or -inae (in plants)..
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Dunn Hunter (?1798–1827). From sub- + tribe.
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